How to Write a Great Research Paper

Here are some nice thoughts on direction and steps for writing a good research paper. In particular, certain traps that most researchers can fall into. I know for me remembering to write a paper (at least a draft) right after I come up with an idea will give me much better direction when actually implementing/testing the idea.

How to write a great research paper(PDF). (Simon Peyton Jones, Microsoft Research)

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